Travelling from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from San Antonio International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of San Antonio.
Choose from seven weekly San Antonio International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flights. The 06:32 departure with American Airlines is the earliest you can take. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 06:35.
To ensure you catch your SAT to DCA flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
American Airlines is your ticket to exploring Washington DC (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from San Antonio International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is American Airlines.
American Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SAT to DCA flights, with 86.67% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Antonio International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SAT and DCA include:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
St Louis Airport
Houston Hobby Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
Currently, Rs28,033 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Antonio International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs52,943. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from SAT to DCA by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
September is the cheapest month for flights from San Antonio International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SAT to DCA.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Antonio International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
SAT is located at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
San Antonio International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SAT land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Central San Antonio to San Antonio International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from San Antonio International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SAT:
Arriving at Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
If you're landing on a late San Antonio International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near DCA:
Follow your own route with a Washington Ronald Reagan Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar and chase adventure across Washington DC and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
The quietest month for a flight from San Antonio International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Washington DC based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAT to DCA in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Washington DC, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its leading sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
